How about ANSYS SPACECLAIM? I use it and having come from using SDRC's IDEAS, and UGNX, along with some others, I think this package for the small to intermediate sized firm is the best on the market.

 

I haven't had a lot of experience with different types of 3d CAD software, but I have been using Inventor for about a decade, in my opinion:
PROS: Stable, works very smoothly with existing AutoCAD files, very easy to learn and use, excellent sheet metalwork tools, good analysis tools, excellent support
CONS: Memory heavy for more complicated projects, not great for complicated shapes, rendering not that good (unless you use Showcase)

 

Hi Gareth,

I have used 5 out 7 packages mentioned in the poll and my answer to such poll/debate is (if administrators allow me):

https://farhanengr.wordpress.com/2017/04/10/ansys-vs-abaqus-vs-solidworks-vs-creo-vs-autocad/

Every user has a preference and every software has pros and cons but these skills are transferable to a great degree, so it doesn't matter which software you use.

This is my opinion only, however it is based on experience.

No negativity, just the facts

 

Hi Gareth,

I have used 5 out 7 packages mentioned in the poll and my answer to such poll/debate is (if administrators allow me):

https://farhanengr.wordpress.com/2017/04/10/ansys-vs-abaqus-vs-solidworks-vs-creo-vs-autocad/

Every user has a preference and every software has pros and cons but these skills are transferable to a great degree, so it doesn't matter which software you use.

This is my opinion only, however it is based on experience.

No negativity, just the facts

 

How about Onshape?

 

I haven't used Onshape extensively recently, and I know the pace of improvement continues to be blistering, but my impression is that it still isn't quite 'there' yet. It has huge potential, but it doesn't have as much functionality as the big boys at this time.

 

Can you add ActCAD?
https://actcad.com/

 

ActCAD is the best CAD software for designing 2D drafting & 3D modeling with smooth performance. 100% legal and genuine, latest technologies, value for money.
ActCAD has a dedicated Technical Support team who is responsible to handle any technical queries and address the problems in a quick time frame.

 

For small 3d designs, you can download the lightweight software here

https://actcad.com/download-actcad-...a=7T7SGk3SU5--Y_DI6j6s_i-zlJcHKhIQI2XcP96cFd0

for any information click here : www.actcad.com

 

what about Fusion 360?

https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview